Turfholm, South Lanarkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Turfholm, South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire · Scotland · settlement
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Lanarkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- LSOA: Douglas, Coalburn and Rigside - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Turfholm.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Turfholm.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Turfholm based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Turfholm.
- - 15 Elmbank Lesmahagow ML11 0EA
Erection of dwellinghouse with access and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Woodpark Primary School Priory Road Lesmahagow ML11 0AD
Residential development of 18 units comprising 10 dwellinghouses and two blocks of cottage flats (8 units), formation of SUDS drainage, vehicular access, parking, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1 Langdykeside Lesmahagow ML11 0EY
Change of use of vacant building to form 3 residential flats (sui generis) with associated external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 39 Abbeygreen Lesmahagow ML11 0EQ
Installation of new door opening and siting of air source heat pump on rear elevation with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 2 Priory Avenue Lesmahagow ML11 0AD
Erection of double garage with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Lanarkshire | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Turfholm in South Lanarkshire
Turfholm is a settlement located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Turfholm a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Turfholm planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Turfholm
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Turfholm. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Turfholm may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Turfholm take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Turfholm were full planning applications (6). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.